Grilled Lamb Burgers

This recipe always surprises us with how easy it is to make and how flavorful it is! Play around with the spices and make it as spicy as you like.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground lamb
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh cilantro
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh oregano (or 1 T. dried oregano)
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh mint leaves (or 1 tea bag of peppermint tea leaves)
• 1  tablespoon  minced garlic
• 1  teaspoon rice wine (or any cooking wine)
• 1  teaspoon white wine vinegar
• 1  teaspoon honey
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 4  pita breads (or rolls)

Directions

1. Preheat grill to medium temperature (in the winter, we use the George Foreman grill with great results) In a large bowl, mix the lamb, cilantro, oregano, mint, and garlic.
2. Add rice wine, white wine vinegar, and honey to lamb mixture.
3. In a small bowl, mix the cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
4. Throw spices into lamb mixture and mix well.
5. Shape into 4 patties.
6. Grill about 5 minutes on each side.
7. Serve burgers inside pita rounds or rolls.
8. Garnish as you like with sliced tomatoes, onions, and lettuce.